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The third annual Dungeness Kids Fair promises to entertain children with free arts and crafts activities, clowns, face painters, balloon makers and more. Parents, grandparents and parents-to-be can learn more about local services and products for children.
Most children love to play games, be entertained by clowns, have their faces painted, make something to hang on the refrigerator, meet new friends and inspect colorful tractors. It is rare to have a chance to do all of this in one location, but the third annual Dungeness Kids Fair provides these opportunities and more for children of all ages.
The fair will be held at the Guy Cole Convention Center at Carrie Blake Park, 202 N. Blake Ave., from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. Saturday, June 5.The event is free and open to the public.
“We are so excited about this year’s fair,” said organizer Susan Baritelle, who owns Dungeness Kids Co. “Last year we had more than 1,400 people attend the fair. We have expanded our vendors this year and have added even more activities for children. We hope the fair’s attendance numbers will grow again this year.”
Dungenss Kids Co. sponsors the event along with PeninsulaParent.com and Pure Mommy Organics.
“The event provides tons of fun for little ones and gives parents, grandparents and others a chance to learn about services and products offered by area businesses and organizations,” Bartille said. “We encourage parents or grandparents to pack a picnic and bring the kids to the park for a day of family fun.”
Children will have the opportunity to participate in Kindermusik classes taught by instructors from Aspire Academy of Expressive Arts. Kindermusik is a method of early childhood education involving music and movement. Classes will be offered on the center’s stage every 30 minutes starting at 10 a.m. No advanced sign-up is necessary.
“The inside of the convention center will be transformed into a child’s paradise complete with loads of arts-and-crafts projects, clowns making balloon animals and offering face painting and free keepsakes to take home,” Bartille said.
She said organizers have increased the number of the clowns, balloon animal makers and face painters because of the popularity of the activities last year. Other highlights of the event will include the Clallam County Literacy Council handing out free books and Aglazing Art Studio offering ceramics for children to paint.
Children will also have a chance to play with model trains and learn more about the history of railroads at the North Olympic Peninsula Railroaders booth.
Outside the center, children can view a variety of tractors and find out how Bekkevar Family Farms use tractors on the farm. Olympic Ambulance will have a vehicle on display and will explain how they help save lives.
“One of the great things about the fair is that it is for children and adults,” Bartitelle said. “Adults can learn more about preschool and daycare options, stores that sell everything from toys and books to clothing and shoes. The variety of vendors and informational booths this year is really diverse.”
The fair will even offer something to tempt attendees’ taste buds. Nash’s Organic Produce will be on hand selling homegrown vegetables, fruits and grains. Those with a sweet tooth can stop by a bake sale at Sequim Pre-Three’s booth.
“We tried to think of everything,” Baritelle said. “It is going to be a fun day for everyone.”
Baritelle encourages people to park at nearby Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave., or along Blake Avenue to avoid traffic congestion and to create a safer atmosphere for fair attendees.
For details, visit www.dungenesskidsfair.com or phone Baritelle at 360-582-1700.
DETAILS
The Dungeness Kids Fair will be held at the Guy Cole Convention Center at Carrie Blake Park, 202 N. Blake Ave. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 5. The free event is for children of all ages, parents, grandparents and parents-to-be. The purpose of the free event is to provide information and fun for families by highlighting local merchants and service providers for infants, children and families. Activities for children will include Kindermusik classes, clowns making balloon animals and painting faces, arts-and-crafts projects and more. Children will have a chance to see a variety of tractors and an ambulance. Vendors will sell items including children’s clothing, toys, books, crafts and musical instruments. For more information, phone Susan Baritelle, owner of Dungeness Kids Co., at 360-582-1700.
2010 Dungeness Kids Fair Exhibitors
>>> Aglazing Art Studio will have ceramics for children to paint and information about their studio in Port Angeles.
>>> Aspire Academy of Expressive Arts will offer Kindermusik classes for children and information about its programs.
>>> Bekkevar Family Farms will have tractors on display and information about farm operations.
>>> Bibity Bobity — A Kid’s Place will have a hands-on activity for children and information about its daycare, preschool and kindergarten programs.
>>> Child Evangelism of the Olympic Peninsula will offer face painting, hand out beaded bracelets and wordless books and provide information about the ministry.
>>> Clallam County 4-H will have animals to pet and information about its programs.
>>> Clallam County Literacy Council will be giving away free books and have information about literacy resources and programs.
>>> Costco Wholesale will display children’s products available at the store and offer information about becoming a Costco member.
>>> Cuddles and Crayons Daycare & Preschool will feature an art project and have information about its curriculum and programs.
>>> Delightfully Northwest will sell its line of healthy cookies and breakfast mixes, children’s books and CDs.
>>> Dungeness Kids Co. will sell toys, books, and children’s clothing and provide bubbles for kids to play with.
>>> Fairview Christian Preschool will have a fun activity for children and offer healthy snacks.
>>> Faith Lutheran Preschool will have a craft for children and information about its preschool program.
>>> Five Acre School will have information about its preschool through sixth-grade program. School shirts and a musical CD will be available to purchase.
>>> Jake’s Crew, Seattle Children’s Hospital — Sequim Guild will offer face painting, balloons and water tattoos and have a clown to entertain children. Information about the group will be available.
>>> KSQM FM will sell hot dogs as a fundraiser for the station.
>>> Laff Pack, Inc. clowns will make balloon animals.
>>> Mother’s of Preschoolers (MOPS) will have a nursing station, changing table and informational handouts about the group, which is for mothers with children from newborns to six years old.
>>> Morning Star Photography will have information and examples photography services.
>>> Nash’s Organic Produce will have a market stand to sell locally grown organic fruits, vegetables, grains and flours. Educational information about organic growing and recipes will be available.
>>> North Olympic Library System will have handouts about programs and facilities, as well as registration for library services. A display of library books, free bookmarks and other items will be available.
>>> North Olympic Peninsula Railroaders will have Brio toy trains for children to play with, and a Tornas big loader to view. Members will have information about the organization and upcoming show.
>>> Northwest Amish Playsets will have information about the purchase and installation of its wooden backyard play sets.
>>> Olympic Ambulance will have an ambulance for kids to see and coloring books and crayons. Details about services will be provided.
>>> Parenting Matter Foundation and First Teacher will have a child-friendly activity and provide details about preschool activities.
>>> Peninsula Parent will have information about its new website featuring information and resources for parents and grandparents.
>>> Pure Mommy Organics will sell locally made, all-natural skin care products for babies and moms.
>>> Deb Roedell will have exhibits of her family and child portraiture, and a drawing for a free family portrait session. She will also have a rice sensory table for children to play with.
>>> Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center (SARC) will have information about classes and swimming lessons.
>>> Sequim Pre-Three, a cooperative preschool, will have a bake sale and silent auction, and will offer a fun activity for children
>>> Simply Put will sell its line of decorative vinyl children’s room decorations by Uppercase Living.
>>> Tara Staton Photography will have a craft activity, a
photography exhibit and a drawing to win a free photo session.
>>> Tiny’z Toy Chest will sell toys, plush animals, children’s books and rag quilts.
